Cryptic crossword clue
Jokingly reported journalist and ate 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INGESTED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does INGESTED mean?

INGESTED verb
  1. To take a substance (e.g. food) into the body of an organism, especially through the mouth and into the gastrointestinal tract.
  2. To bring or import into a system.

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